# OPTIMIZATION AND STANDARDIZATION IN MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLA

> **NIH NIH R01** · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · 1987 · $178,647

## Abstract

Most medical images are presented in two dimensions by intensity on a film
or electronic media such as video.  The display process of transforming the
recorded image into a viewable image on these media fails to transmit some
or much of the useful information in the recorded image.  We propose
research to improve this information transfer in the 2D display process.
To achieve this improvement, we will accomplish the following objectives:

(1) Develop and prove a methodology for standardizing the display system so
that, independent of the display device, changes in display driving
intensity produce a predictable perceptual result, and one that optimizes
the effect of contrast enhancement methods designed to maximally transmit
diagnostic information.

(2) Determine the display scale sensitivity that is optimal for
presentation of medical images or classes of medical images, as a function
of target sharpness and signal to noise ratio.

(3) Study the effect of image structure on the contrast required for
feature discrimination in medical images.  This study will not only produce
results necessary for achieving the other objectives, but it will also
develop further understanding of the process of perception of medical
images that can lead to other improvements in imaging, processing, and
display.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 3177771
- **Project number:** 5R01CA039059-03
- **Recipient organization:** UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- **SAM.gov UEI:** D3LHU66KBLD5
- **Principal Investigator:** STEPHEN M PIZER
- **Activity code:** R01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 1987
- **Award amount:** $178,647
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1985-07-01 → 1988-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/3177771

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 3177771, OPTIMIZATION AND STANDARDIZATION IN MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLA (5R01CA039059-03). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-10-25 from https://api.morvs.ai/grant/nih/3177771. Licensed CC0.

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